My boss is still wimpy, but I'm taking matters into my own hands and trying to do some time management, and what do you know, I've been much more productive. But that means I'm not blogging so much. I'm on the fence with how much blogs help, from a productivity standpoint, anyway. I've always blogged for myself mostly. I know there are highly motivated people whose blogs bring in new readers/listeners, but I'm doubtful I could ever be one of them. So I blog sporadically. Thanks to the few who stick with me, despite the lack of regular entries.
Anyway, I wanted to dash off a quick entry before getting back to writing and audio editing. Why the head in the jar? Aside from the fact that I didn't know which picture to post, I think it's a good example of all of the fun/timewasting options there are out there in the world now. This was made using the "head in a jar" ipod/iphone app. So if you've ever wanted to make a Futurama head in a jar avatar of yourself, now you can! I am trying not to do too much of that kind of thing, however. I'm trying to be productive and efficient. A couple of weeks ago I watched this amazing lecture on Youtube on time management given by Randy Pausch before he died. You should check it out if you haven't already. It inspired me to make todo lists and commit to using my time more wisely (or should that be using my time wiser? hmm....). I hate todo lists but I found this ipod app that I'm using and somehow that's making it all more tolerable.
So really fast, before I get back to work, here are a couple of other links you might want to check out:
Catastrophe Baker and the Cold Equations by the great Mike Resnick is the latest Dunesteef story that I produced. I had a lot of fun with it. There was threat of castration and operatic sex. What's not to like? Plus it's really funny!
Then I had a role in a fullcast podcast of an incredible short story called "The Machine Stops" by E.M. Forster. It was written back in 1909 but is amazingly accurate in some of its predictions for the future. Give it a listen.
Finally, Dreaming of Deliverance
was reviewed by The Self-Publishing Review. I was worried about what she might say about it, because she has high standards and doesn't finish 90% of the books she's sent, but she read all of DoD in one day and said she missed the characters when it was over. Of course she also had areas she thought could be improved. I want to blog more about that, but for now I'm just going to give you the link: The Self-Publishing ReviewOkay! I will try not to let too much more time pass before I post another entry. If I get it on my todo list next week sometime, I should be all set!
2 comments:
I read her review of DoD. I thought it was nice, if brief. I mean, how could she so limit her praise? The objections were minor, and I think you've heard them before. I think she kind of prides herself on being able to say something negative - "Really, Mr. Hemmingway, the old man story was interesting, but don't you think it's a bit short?" For your first novel, a few flaws are understandable. I'm certain DoDII will be written with those comments in mind.
I can't believe I never responded to this. Sorry, Craig! I didn't have a problem with what she said, especially since she rarely recommends a self-published novel on her blog. I feel grateful that she recommended it and am thrilled that she read it all in one day!
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